Pronunciation: /skræɡ/

Definitions of scrag

noun a lean or bony piece of meat, typically a neck or shoulder

Example Sentences

A1 The scrag of the chicken was left on the plate.

A2 She picked up the scrag of fabric from the floor.

B1 The scrag of paper had important information written on it.

B2 He used the scrag of wood to start a fire in the fireplace.

C1 The chef carefully trimmed the scrag of fat from the meat before cooking it.

C2 The artist used the scrag of metal to create a unique sculpture.

verb to wring or twist the neck of (a fowl)

Example Sentences

A1 She scragged her knee when she fell off her bike.

A2 The cat scragged the curtains with its claws.

B1 He scragged the old book by accident while trying to repair it.

B2 The chef scragged the chicken before roasting it to enhance the flavor.

C1 The director scragged the script to make it more concise and impactful.

C2 The artist scragged the painting to create a more textured effect.

adjective thin or bony in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The scrag cat wandered around the neighborhood looking for food.

A2 She found a scrag tree with only a few leaves left on it.

B1 The scrag puppy was rescued from the streets and given a loving home.

B2 The old barn had a scrag roof that leaked whenever it rained.

C1 The scrag branches of the tree scratched against the window in the wind.

C2 The scrag appearance of the abandoned house gave it a haunting quality.

Examples of scrag in a Sentence

formal The scrag of the chicken was used to make a flavorful broth.

informal I don't like the scraggy bits on the edge of the steak.

slang She's always picking fights with scraggy boys at school.

figurative The old tree's scraggy branches reached out like gnarled fingers.

Grammatical Forms of scrag

past tense

scragged

plural

scrags

comparative

more scraggy

superlative

most scraggy

present tense

scrag

future tense

will scrag

perfect tense

have scragged

continuous tense

is scragging

singular

scrag

positive degree

scrag

infinitive

to scrag

gerund

scragging

participle

scragged

Origin and Evolution of scrag

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'scrag' originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old Norse 'skraggi' meaning 'a lean person or animal'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scrag' evolved to also refer to the neck or throat of an animal, particularly a lean or bony part. It can also be used informally to describe a person's neck or throat in a derogatory manner.